Al Hilal Bends to Rubén Neves' Terms with a 3-Year Renewal

Contract extension details

Al Hilal has decided to renew the contract of Portuguese midfielder Rubén Neves on his terms, ensuring he remains with the club in the coming years.

Neves's deal with the Saudi powerhouse runs for three more seasons, with no change to his current salary, reflecting the club's commitment to a key creator.

What this means for Neves and the club

His contract runs out at the end of the season, which would have allowed him to negotiate with other clubs in the January window and move on for free next summer.

The renewal prevents a winter exit and keeps him in Riyadh for now, at least for three more years.

The Eight platform reported that Hilal agreed to a three-year extension rather than a shorter renewal, with Neves earning the same pay across the spell.

There is growing European interest, with Manchester United among the clubs monitoring his situation as the January window approaches.

Neves, who arrived from Wolves in the summer of 2023, has been a standout for Hilal, helping the club to four titles so far.

Punchline 1: If contract talks were a sniper joke, they'd miss the target—this deal hits the mark.

Punchline 2: And yes, the only thing getting a free this summer is his calendar—consider it a refresh, not a release.